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Issue 16, 1 November 2019

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Principal's Pen

David Bliss

A SINCERE THANK YOU TO OUR P&F

As many would be aware, last Friday we celebrated World Teachers' Day. Here at St Andrews, in recognising wholeheartedly that it is the non-teaching staff who also create and promote an environment for great opportunities for students, we bookmark the event as World Staff Day. How delightful it was that the St Andrews P&F kicked off our day by hosting a breakfast for staff, including “real” coffees. This act, acknowledging the authentic endeavours of all staff, let us know that we are valued and appreciated.  So, on behalf of many, a big thank you to the P&F.

On a “bigger” scale, quite literally, we also acknowledge and give thanks to the P&F for their contribution of $175 000 towards the re-development of the lower carpark, which will take place over the December-January period. Whilst the most significant objective of the P&F is to friend-raise and build community, it is wonderful to see hard-earned income being devoted to projects which benefit all members of our College community – students, families and staff.

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THE SCIENCE OF MOTIVATION

If students aren't motivated, learning won't happen. What’s going on in children’s brains when they’re motivated, and what’s holding them back? There are two types of motivation: approach motivation, which directs us toward a reward, and avoidance motivation, which helps us to avoid damage. Ideally, they balance each other out. Caring adults can help students develop the motivation systems that will serve them well, long into adulthood.

HOW TO BUILD HEALTHY MOTIVATION IN YOUR CHILDREN

Encourage curiosity and exploration. Beyond their basic needs, children are motivated by exploration, play, mastery and success. Parents can reinforce these motivations rather than being overly fearful that children will get hurt — fears that can rub off. Caring adults whom children can trust can help them figure out what to actually be afraid of and avoid. 

Don’t rely on incentives. The goal is to help kids develop their own inner fire to learn. Children can stop engaging in activities once they’ve been given a tangible reward for it. Systems focused solely on external rewards and punishments are unlikely to achieve sustained, productive motivation. Positive feedback is more likely to support healthy motivation.

Remind children that success is possible. We’re unlikely to be motivated to do anything if we think it’s impossible. A growth mindset — the belief that we can change and improve through practice— enables children to get motivated.  

Social interaction. From babies to adolescents, social interaction is key to motivation, releasing natural opioids that activate the brain’s reward system. In our digital world, apps and screens can be supplements for learning, but in-person interactions remain essential.

Remember we all have different intrinsic motivators. A child intrinsically motivated to play sports might respond well to constructive criticism from a coach but another student might respond more to encouragement and get discouraged by criticism. These different motivation systems may be due to children's genes and their life experiences, and they might require different approaches to motivate them. 

Despite the common misperception that some people naturally have or lack motivation, science shows that the nature of parent/child relationships and opportunities for safe exploration affect the development of these systems — for better or for worse.

Peace

David Bliss
Principal

Chaplain's Chat

Pastor Nathan Glover

“But Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I rescue Israel? My clan is the weakest in the whole tribe of Manasseh, and I am the least in my entire family!”

Judges 6:15 (NLT)

Have you ever felt as though you don’t have what it takes? Have you ever wondered how you are going to complete an insurmountable task that is before you? Perhaps, please stick with me, you’re right – you don’t have the power, resources or strength to face what is before you – but somebody else does.

Last Sunday, the College community participated in the final Community Worship Service for the year, featuring special input from Year 4 students. During the service, I unpacked the biblical story of Gideon – which involved the impossible task Gideon was asked to do – defeat the Midianite army who had been attacking God’s people, the Israelites. To say that a victory for Gideon was next to impossible would be an understatement. It was impossible. The army-to-army ratio was 1:450 troops! By human effort alone, there was no way that Gideon could come out on top. However, Gideon wasn’t just given an insurmountable task – he was equipped for that task by God himself. Needlessly to say, the impossible became possible and Gideon’s band of troops achieved victory.


It makes you wonder then, about other “impossible” tasks that we may have been given. Are they truly impossible? Or, are they only impossible in our power and strength? I suggested in the Service that for every “impossible” task God gives, such as parenting, that he also equips us with everything we need to fulfil the task. This is good news for when life gets a little overwhelming and we want to give up. Don’t give up! God has given you everything you need already and if you’re still not sure – why not ask him to help? When we are at our end, God is only just beginning.

Nathan Glover
College Pastor

Secondary School

From the Deputy Principal / Head of Secondary School

CELEBRATING INNOVATIVE THINKING   

Last Friday was pitch night for the IC’19 Entrepreneurial studies program. In its third year, the program includes students across Year 7 to 12 and the participants continue to grow in confidence and real-life business acumen. Many of the students who have taken part in previous years have gone on to prototype and launch their business ideas.  

I’d like to acknowledge Mrs Myles who oversees this program with the support of Mr Smith, Ms Sippel and Ms Yeo and a range of external business mentors. I’d also like to thank Mr Baden U’Ren from Bond University who helped us to establish the program and continues to offer his support to our entrepreneurs. Mr Mark Woodland from XPlor has kindly donated the funds to fly our top six students to Melbourne, accompanied by a parent, to spend the day in industry at his headquarters learning with and from his team of entrepreneurs. Mr Derek Bartels, Director of Innovation and Technology for Lutheran Education Queensland was also part of our judging panel and his involvement is an absolute blessing. 

Congratulations to; Hugo D, Billy S, Quinn S, Juliet H, Ally L and Abbey J. Have a great time in Melbourne! 

APPRECIATION AND THANKS 

Last week we celebrated World Staff Day. I would like to take the opportunity to thank all staff for their care, dedication and commitment towards ensuring the best possible learning environment for our students to enjoy. Students wrote lovely affirmations and thank you notes to their teachers and other members of College staff and these were received with great appreciation. The P&F also thanked staff with a BBQ Breakfast cooked by parents and Year 11 student volunteers.

From the teachers working with students in classrooms to our grounds and administrative staff, each member of our St Andrews team continues to work diligently towards making this a great community. For that, we are so grateful! I’d encourage you to consider sending a note of thanks to a member of the St Andrews team who has made a difference in your child’s learning and growth this year.

YEARS 4 to 12 SPORTS AWARDS BREAKFAST 

On Tuesday morning, a record number of students were acknowledged for sporting excellence at the Annual Sports Awards Breakfast. It is simply inspiring to see so many of our young sports men and women excelling in their chosen fields. Thank you to Mrs Wood, Miss West and Mrs Pett who along with an absolute tribe of dedicated coaches continue to go above and beyond for our young athletes. This celebration was a reflection of their widespread commitment to developing sport at St Andrews. 

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YEAR 12 GRADUATING EXHIBITION 

The Visual Arts exhibition of our Year 12 graduating class echoes their deep talent and expressive brilliance. It was a pleasure to be amongst their parents and peers as we viewed and appreciated their works this week. Well done to all our artists. 

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WELLNESS SEMINAR 

On Wednesday, 20 November Dr Lyndall Sundberg, a local Chiropractor and speaker, will be here to run a Wellness seminar for staff and parents (Years 7 to 12). She will focus on the ways we can manage our stress and wellbeing through small, frequent adjustments we can make ourselves and the neurobiological ways we can promote flourishing in our own bodies. Given the stressful nature of this time of year, I hope you consider coming along on Wednesday, 20 November 3:30pm-4:30pm.

FINAL WEEKS OF SCHOOL 

As we head into the final few weeks of classes, it seems timely to remind families that we are working right up until the last day of school. You might also like to note down the dates for our Celebration Evenings.

Senior School
Tuesday, 12 November at the Dream Centre Christian Church (Doors open at 6:00pm)

Middle School
Thursday, 28 November in the MPH (Doors open at 6:00pm)

Virginia Warner
Deputy Principal / Head of Secondary School

From the Head of Middle School

CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION

I have recently come back from California. The College gave me the opportunity to join other Lutheran educators from South East Queensland on a learning tour. This tour included visits to several schools who are transforming the way that education is delivered. Education must be more than ‘delivering’ content. Students now can learn anything they want from the internet. I recently fixed my pool chlorinator by watching a YouTube video, saving me a call out fee from the pool shop.

In 2020 the Middle School staff will work towards delivering one Humanities PBL unit. PBL stands for Project-Based Learning and encourages students to delve more deeply into an area of interest. The Australian curriculum content will still be the driving guidelines for this unit, however delivery will be tweaked to enable deeper learning and increased engagement.

The next few weeks will be busy for students as most assessments will be due. It is important for families to check Student Café and Parent Lounge for due dates. It can be worthwhile placing these dates on a calendar which can be placed on the fridge. Families can then plan arrangements that will enable their son/daughter to complete the set tasks. Sleep, nutrition and exercise can assist in these busy times.

Lisa Roper
Head of Middle School

Year 10 Business Excursion

YEAR 10 BUSINESS EXCURSION TO CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 

Towards the end of October the Year 10 Business classes visited Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary to learn about how the not for profit organisation effectively utilises paid employees and volunteers to achieve its business objectives.  Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary runs a Wildlife Hospital where any member of the public can drop in an injured animal free of charge.  The Hospital currently processes over 11000 animals per year and the students learnt how their processes are streamlined to help them do this.  The students observed a Koala, Kangaroo, and Lorikeets under treatment in the surgery through the glass walls of the Hospital.

Terri Myles
Head of Business Department

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Junior School

From the Deputy Principal / Head of Junior School

AWARDS 

I have had the very great pleasure of attending a number of Awards Ceremonies recently. The Cultural Awards and the Sports Awards Breakfast were fantastic events where we celebrated excellence in the Arts and Sport. I really enjoyed hearing about all of the accomplishments of the students and what they have done. The thing that struck me most was the enjoyment that these students have when they are performing or competing. 

On 26 November we will be hosting our annual Celebration Afternoon in the MPH. At this event we will celebrate Academic and Citizenship Awards. We will also have the opportunity to celebrate with the Year 6 students as they enter the next phase in their learning. 

Behind every Award is an amazing journey. A journey of sacrifice and commitment to achieve and fulfil each child’s potential in their chosen discipline. As much as we celebrate the final result, we are also honouring the journey. 

Congratulations to all of our Award recipients. 

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2020 CLASSES 

The teaching staff are putting the final touches on the classes for 2020. This information will be available on Parent Lounge in late January. The teachers take into account many factors when putting the classes together and work hard to make 3 even classes and while consideration is given to parent requests, these can’t always be met. Teachers will finalise class lists by Friday, 8 November. 

At this stage the teaching teams for 2020 will be as listed below. However, there could be some staff movement which may change what is printed below. 

Prep

Mrs Crispe

Mrs Noel

Mrs Tyson

Year 1

Mrs Hinze

Mrs Browne

Ms Puxley

Year 2

Mrs Sheers

Mrs Gibson 

Mrs Pearson and Mrs Kelly

Year 3

Ms Goodridge

Mr Sheers

Mr Toomey

Year 4

Ms Brewster    

Mrs Moore

Mrs McGilveray and Ms Hardstaff

Year 5

Mrs Poirrier

Mrs Walsh

Mr Buddee

Year 6

Ms Trimble

Mrs Rawlings

Mr Dalby

 

GRADUATING CLASS OF 2032 

This week we welcomed the Graduating Class of 2032 to the College. The students enjoyed a Teddy Bears Picnic while their parents were presented with some valuable information about the start of the school year. While some of the students are a part of the ELC and are already a part of the St Andrews’ Community, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome all of the new families and wish them God’s blessing for their educational journey. 

From the Deputy Head of Junior School

PYP EXHIBITION 

In the final year of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), which in our College is Year 6, our students conduct group inquiries into an area of their own choosing. This year our Exhibition focused on the transdisciplinary theme of ‘How We Express Ourselves’ and students explored various opportunities and issues and then discovered ways to express their chosen area of interest. These student-initiated inquiries are the culmination of the student’s growth and learning during their time in the Junior School. 

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Throughout the Exhibition process, we saw the students living the IB Learner Profile and demonstrate elements of the PYP as they worked collaboratively in their inquiry groups to pull their work together and make their learning visible for others. After ten weeks of inquiry, the Year 6 students were very excited and well prepared to share the knowledge, skills and deep understandings that they had developed. Our students interacted enthusiastically and confidently during both the Exhibition Evening and on the Open Day when many classes from across the College were able to view the exhibits and engage with the students.

Congratulations Year 6 for your sterling efforts!

Psalm 33:5 

The Lord loves what is right and fair. The earth is full of his faithful love. (NIRV)

Jacqueline Faulkner
Deputy Head of Junior School / PYP Coordinator

Library News

Congratulations to the following students for making it into the Millionaires Club. 

    Dylan S          Finn H 
    Emily B       Angus McG 

These students have read over One Million words on their Literacy Pro reading program and have been awarded a medal for their efforts. Literacy Pro is a research-based, online assessment resource that supports our College’s independent reading program. What a wonderful achievement! 

Vikki Rees

The Arts

Arts Corner

PAT VOCAL CONCERTS

Last Thursday audiences were treated to two very special end of year Vocal concerts. 

Congratulations to all performers and special thanks to our PAT Vocal Tutors, Mrs Kristine Dennis and Mrs Linlee Ogden for the very special role you play in the development of these young musicians.

This is the first of a series of end of year concert showcases where PAT students have the opportunity to share with their family and friends.

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RAW DEEP FILM CLIP 

Last weekend a group of Middle School actors featured in a music video for local band Raw Deep. This band features past students Nathan Lindsay, Jason Ryan and Aaron Lindsay. As an Arts Department we pride ourselves on the relationship we maintain with our Alumni and this was a wonderful opportunity for our current students to experience a film set and to support our Alumni musicians. We can’t wait to see the final result.

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PAT 2020

As we start to look ahead to 2020, please note a few important reminders regarding PAT Tuition

  • All enrolments and cancellations need to take place via the College Website.
  • All enrolments (with the exception of Year 3 Strings and Mini Musos) automatically roll over into the following year.
  • The actual timetabling process starts early January and timetables will be released the last week of January holidays.
  • New enrolments will open in Week 5 of this Term. No earlier submissions will be processed.
  • Any enquiries regarding PAT can be directed to performingarts@salc.qld.edu.au
  • Requests for times are taken but priority will always be given to senior students in terms of break times.

Cilla Scott

Head of Arts

Community

Parents and Friends Association

Last Friday we hosted a special thank you breakfast for all of our fantastic staff at St Andrews. We had two coffee vans and BBQs. The P&F and Year 11 students made bacon and egg rolls which were enjoyed by all.

Wednesday, 20 November at 7:00pm is the AGM in the CRC (Senior School Library), please park in the top carpark. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend, we would love to see new faces and hear your ideas. David Bliss will present his Principal’s Report and we will also elect a new Committee. If you would like to be part of the new Committee, please contact Amanda Ryan at pandf@salc.qld.edu.au for a nomination form. Please also contact Amanda if you would like to hear what is involved for a particular role or if you would like to add an item to the Agenda. 

Save the Date
P&F Christmas Carols are on Sunday, 1 December at 5:00pm on the Village Green.

Enjoy your weekend and God Bless from the P&F Team.


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Important Dates

Important dates

NOVEMBER

Monday 4  

Year 12 Exams

Year 6 2020 Parent Info Night 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Tuesday 5

Year 12 Exams

Gold Coast Middle School Ethics Olympiad

Year 8 Japanese Restaurant Excursion 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wednesday 6

Chicago Musical Rehearsals - Singers 12:40pm - 1:30pm

Thursday 7

Year 12 Exams

Year 11 Exams

Year 6 Outdoor Education Day

Prep to Year 3 Ice Cream Stall

Chicago Musical Rehearsals

Friday 8

Australasian Futsal Titles

Animi Rehearsal 3:15pm - 6:30pm

Saturday 9

QLD All Schools Olympic Weightlifting

Australasian Futsal Titles

Animi Concert  4:00pm - 7:45pm

Sunday 10

QLD All Schools Olympic Weightlifting

Australasian Futsal Titles

Junior School First Break Instrumental Concert

Monday 11

Remembrance Day

Year 12 First Aid Course/Barista Course

Year 11 Hastings Point Day Trip

Years 2 and 3 Beach Safety Program

Year 10 Writing Workshop

Prep and Year 1 Swimming

Tuesday 12

Year 12 RSA Course

Senior School Celebration Evening 2019

Wednesday 13

World Kindness Day

Year 12 Barista Course

Years 2 and 3 Beach Safety Program

Prep and Year 1 Swimming

Chicago Musical Rehearsals - Singers

ELC New Family Orientation 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Thursday 14

Year 9 Aged Care Connect Project

Year 12 CS Goodbye's

Prep to Year 3 Ice Cream Stall

Chicago Musical Rehearsals

Years 5 to 12 Speech and Drama 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Year 12 Valedictory Dinner

Friday 15

Year 12 Last Day at SALC

Year 12 Final Assembly WC and Morning tea

Junior School Captains Speeches

Year 2 Dads Evening 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Saturday 16

Year 1 Parent Dinner


Principal's Pen
David Bliss
Chaplain's Chat
Pastor Nathan Glover
Secondary School
From the Deputy Principal / Head of Secondary SchoolFrom the Head of Middle SchoolYear 10 Business Excursion
Junior School
From the Deputy Principal / Head of Junior SchoolFrom the Deputy Head of Junior SchoolLibrary News
The Arts
Arts Corner
Community
Parents and Friends AssociationUniform Shop Clearance Sale
Important Dates
Important dates
Principal's Pen
David Bliss
Chaplain's Chat
Pastor Nathan Glover
Secondary School
From the Deputy Principal / Head of Secondary SchoolFrom the Head of Middle SchoolYear 10 Business Excursion
Junior School
From the Deputy Principal / Head of Junior SchoolFrom the Deputy Head of Junior SchoolLibrary News
The Arts
Arts Corner
Community
Parents and Friends AssociationUniform Shop Clearance Sale
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